Are they a good team this year?
What good players did they get this year?
Who are they looking for?
Will Barry Bonds hit the Homerun at Dodgers stadium this year?
2007-03-17 16:05:02 · 11 answers · asked by Shauny Boy 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Ok here is how it will break down;
Starting Pitching...4
They have good returning veterans (Tomko, Penny, and Lowe), a new veteran (Schmidt) and youngsters trying out(Billingsly, Houlton). But the weak point will definetly be that Tomko and Lowe have streaks, they will be extremely good one month and pitch terrible the next. But overall this area is covered pretty well.
Relief Pitching...5
Hey, I have to give it to 'em. There are a lot of talented youngsters in the pen, and with Gagne gone, it's even better. Without Gagne, the dodgers know that they will be able to rely on one steady closer, whether it be Saito, Broxton, Beimel, whoever. Gagne was just way to prone to injury unfortunatly.
Hitting...4
Kent...Gonzales...Garciaparra.... I say more? Anyway they have a solid lineup, and with two leadoff hitters, it will be potent. However two leadoffs could be a little trouble. Either Pierre or Furcal will be forced to hit in a spot in which they have never hit before. The number 2 spot is way different. Its his job to barrel down and advance the runner, wheras its the 1st hitters job to wear down the pitcher and get on base. But I'm sure it will work out, escpecially with the power behind them.
Baserunning...5
The dodgers are arguably the fastest team in baseball. Period. There are so many rookies with decent to great speed mixed with pierre and furcal. The dodgers will be dangerous on the basepaths! Eithier and Repko are good examples of young speed and they will be a key component to the team.
Infield...3.5
There is a lot of speculation of whether Loney will play first and have Garciaparra play third or to just give the everyday job to Wilson Betemit. But other than the speculation at the corners, the middle infield is solid.
Outfield...5
Pierre will be in center pretty much everyday. Gonzales will be in left about 2 out of every three days. This will be vital in order to keep him healthy and ready to play as well as keeping him rested so he can perform in his old age. Lastly Eithier, Kemp and Repko will have to battle it out in spring training to determine right field, even though none of them play it, thats whats left though. They will just have to work with it.
Overall...4.5
The dodgers are definitely the best in their division and will definetly advance to playoffs if and only if they can stay reasonably injury free. And hopefully, with the way they are playing now they will be able to advance farther.
Their chances of winning the world series is about 10%, Id say.They are a very solid team.
The new player acquired were Lieberthal...Schmidt...and Luis Gonzales.
And NO, I do NOT believe Bonds will hit a homerun at dodger stadium this year.
Hope this helps
2007-03-17 16:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they are a good team in paper but most of the team is struggling mightily like juan pierre. and they are not healthy to put it straight up. they got jason schmidt which is the best acquirement i think they got. they should be looking for a fourth outfielder that can make a difference and no bonds would not hit a homerun in dodger stadium. so i dont think they have the tools to make it to the big stage. Maybe Next Year?
2007-03-17 16:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by The Helper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playoffs yes-----
W/S nope sorry to say
There are just to many strong teams out there
yankees, mets, cleveland, Minnesota, St. Louis, Phillies(will be very good this year), Boston are the front runners for a chance at the world series ring
2007-03-17 17:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Baseball101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yeah they have a good chance
pitching is tops, but I sure as hell hope bonds does not break the record against the dodgers or else I am going to be pissed
I hope bonds breaks an arm or leg at the beginning of the season
2007-03-20 09:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine that they've like a sixty 5% danger of winning. they're going to face the pink sox i have been given dodgers journey even if i appreciate the pink sox to lack of life and with assistance from the way whoever andrew b is, the dodgers cant play the giants in the international sequence cuz they are both in the NL. perchance that that andrew b youngster could watch more advantageous baseball.....
2016-11-26 19:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by villalobas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have zero run producers other than jeff kent...who will get injured like usual. their pitching is being overrated to the max this offseason. schmidt is getting old and injury prone. randy wolf hasn't been healthy in over a year...
the padres have more depth in the west. the diamondbacks will comepete, and the giants always seem to somehow stay in it...if bonds is healthy. but i think the padres will take the west and the wild card will be coming from the NL east.
2007-03-17 17:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by whale_feet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of the Dogers so no, not a chance at all
2007-03-19 21:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by skisram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their Chances are Good, If they find a way to beat A's, Tigers, Red Sox and Yankees.
2007-03-17 19:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by tfoley5000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT THIS YEAR
2007-03-21 06:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by Mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slim to none
and slim just left town.
2007-03-17 16:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋